9 quantitative trader jobs found in Amsterdam

As an Institutional Trader at Optiver you will be instrumental in the decision making and execution of our large-order trading strategies through the management of our relationships with brokers and direct counterparties. We’re looking for a unique blend of communication skills and quantitative ability. The daily interactions you’ll have with our external partners will provide vital market insights; when these are combined with your analytical skills, intuition and close collaboration with our Screen Traders, you’ll be well placed to negotiate the best possible prices at speed. For many of the products we trade, this approach allows us to continuously operate at the forefront of the market. What you’ll do Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, both independently and within the trading team; Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability; Constantly aim to identify new product/market opportunities to diversify our strategies and...

As a US Treasuries Trader at Optiver, you will take a leading role in trading and risk-managing US Treasuries across multiple venues. You’ll drive macro trading strategies by taking positions and analyzing macroeconomic data, policy shifts, and cross-asset flows to uncover and capitalize on short- and medium-term market opportunities. What you’ll do Trade and manage risk across US Treasuries and related instruments, leveraging Optiver’s proprietary pricing models and infrastructure. Quote and execute orders for institutional counterparties while ensuring tight, competitive pricing and efficient hedging. Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, developers, and other traders to continuously refine pricing models, execution algorithms, and trading strategies. Monitor macroeconomic data releases, policy developments and cross-asset flows to identify and act on short and medium term trading opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with market...

As a German Bunds Volatility Trader at Optiver, you will take a leading role in trading and risk-managing interest rate volatility across the German government bond complex – Bund, Bobls and Schatz. This role blends the fast-paced decision-making of a screen trader with the relationship-driven insights of an institutional trader. You’ll operate at the intersection of liquidity provision, market structure expertise, and client interaction helping Optiver to maintain its position as a leading liquidity provider in European fixed income markets. What you’ll do Trade and actively manage volatility risk across German Bunds and related fixed-income derivatives, leveraging Optiver’s proprietary pricing models, execution infrastructure, and real-time risk systems. Quote, price, and execute options and volatility trades for institutional counterparties, ensuring competitive markets, tight spreads, and efficient hedging across Bunds, Bobls, and Schatz products. Collaborate with...

Optiver is seeking a skilled Operations Analyst to join our trading team in Amsterdam. This role is a pivotal position within our trading teams, driving the operation and optimization of both our semi-automated and fully automated market making activities and trading systems. With a razor-sharp eye for detail, the ideal candidate embodies operational excellence and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment. WHO WE ARE: At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. WHAT YOU’LL DO Our Operations Analysts take ownership of critical elements of...

Optiver is seeking a Senior C# UI Engineer to help shape the next generation of our global trading and research interfaces. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building performant, intuitive, and scalable user interfaces that interact seamlessly with our C++-based backend microservices. Our UIs are built using an in-house, high-performance C# framework that abstracts much of the complexity of our systems, enabling developers to rapidly build robust tools for traders and researchers. Your role will be to both leverage and extend this framework — working at the intersection of C#, C++, and real-time data to deliver world-class applications. You will collaborate closely with developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to understand their workflows, design effective user experiences, and ensure reliability and speed in a low-latency trading environment. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design and build high-performance UI applications using C# on top of Optiver’s...

Optiver is seeking a Senior C# UI Engineer to help shape the next generation of our global trading and research interfaces. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building performant, intuitive, and scalable user interfaces that interact seamlessly with our C++-based backend microservices. Our UIs are built using an in-house, high-performance C# framework that abstracts much of the complexity of our systems, enabling developers to rapidly build robust tools for traders and researchers. Your role will be to both leverage and extend this framework — working at the intersection of C#, C++, and real-time data to deliver world-class applications. You will collaborate closely with developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to understand their workflows, design effective user experiences, and ensure reliability and speed in a low-latency trading environment. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design and build high-performance UI applications using C# on top of Optiver’s...

As a Trading Risk Analyst at Optiver, you’ll be responsible for monitoring our ever-changing trading activity across all desks and products. We’re looking for analytical, quantitative and curious individuals who enjoy working with numbers and are interested in following financial markets. This position offers variety in both daily work and longer-term projects, focusing on internal market and credit risk metrics, regulatory capital and clearing requirements. You will be given meaningful responsibilities early on, such as deciding on the size of our positions, and expected to consistently contribute to improvements in our risk frameworks. Working on the Amsterdam trading floor, you will be at the forefront of the market, liaising with traders on new business initiatives and helping make decisions that will have direct impact on Optiver’s P&L. What you’ll do: You will start with a 3-month comprehensive training program focusing on the fundamentals of trading: theory,...

Optiver’s Equity Options Trading team is looking for Equity Analysts to drive our fundamental research-driven trading. Ideal candidates are self-starters, have a competitive mentality, and are excited by the opportunity to bring their knowledge and skills to a growing team. Having a determined and proactive risk-taking mindset is essential to perform well in this role. As an Equity Analyst, you will play a critical role on our team and have the opportunity to make a material impact to the firm’s PnL . You will sit directly on the trading desk, where you will be able to influence trading decisions and positions daily. In addition, you will have the ability to put research-driven trading positions in your own book from day one. What you’ ll do: As an Equity Analyst at Optiver you will be responsible for leveraging current events and your research experience to impact the team’s trading decisions. You will work in close collaboration with Traders, Quantitative...

When : 23-27 March or 13-17 April, 2026 Please indicate your preferred program date in the application form below. Check both boxes if you’re available for both dates, but please note that you will only be able to attend one. Where : Optiver Amsterdam Headquarters Application deadline : 1st January 2026 | 23:59 CET Ready to turn your degree into an internship offer? FutureFocus: Quants  is an exclusive program designed to give students graduating in 2028 a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the world of quantitative trading and research. Over the course of five days, you’ll take part in technical lectures, skill-building workshops, and networking events that will help you sharpen your skills and take action early in your academic journey. Whether you’re drawn to the fast-paced decisions of trading or the data-driven insights of research, this program offers you the chance to explore which career path is right for you. And if you prove to be a good fit,  you could secure a...